What’s Next?

Obviously, I have been negligent here, on this blog, for a while now. And I think the time has come to put vinegar and vanilla on ice. At least for now.

Let’s be honest. I’m a writer at heart. I always will be. But I’m not going to be Liz Gilbert, or Anne Lamott. I’m not going to become some social media influencer and make a million dollars online.

Or even a hundred.

I’m likely not going to write the sequel to my book. I’ll consider myself extremely fortunate if I ever convince someone to publish a chapbook (a thin, small volume) of my poetry. I probably won’t even get around to the memoir I’ve been talking about forever.

Just not likely anymore.

Instead, I will continue to write short poems because I love to and because I remain moved by small things like hummingbirds and want to share moments that feel perfect, no matter how fleeting.

But other than that? I have no more big plans.

My plans now are small. To simplify. Simplify my life’s possessions and obligations. To let go of all the things I thought I would be, could be, should be, and focus on what I am and what brings me contentment like:

Enjoying my coffee.

Paying attention to my loved ones, without distraction [I need more practice here, I think we all do.]

Moving more and not always quickly.

Savoring the sun, the rain, and everything in between.

Part of this letting go and simplifying involves letting go of these failed endeavors that haunt me and remind me of my lack of “stick-to-it-iveness” as well as other “failures” – both real and imagined.

So, I want to take this opportunity to thank you, dear reader, for reading my posts over the last decade.

Thank you for subscribing. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for commenting and encouraging me.

I deeply appreciate each and every one of you.

with love,

If you want to stay in touch I’ll be here and here (at least for a while).